Unboxing: CEN Racing REEPER 1:7 Scale MT

[@fbiofficial8298]

Honda and acura are actually both sold in the us as two separate companies

[@AussieRCPlayground]

limitless rc Thanks for that. Still validates my point.

[@fbiofficial8298]

Very truey friend

[@fbiofficial8298]

True*

[@nfsfanAndrew]

limitless rc acura tends to be higher up though in terms of luxury options. plenty of other car companies do this. lexus and toyota for example.

[@bendscrewrc2745]

Acura had badged the NSX and a lot of Type R's, but in every other market they were Honda. Vas is right, as Lexus doesn't rebadge Toyota's, they're are actually different cars. Acura just puts a badge on any flagship Honda to give them more caché for the US market.

[@bigdaddyd82vapes92]

Bahhhh!! I been looking for a bash vehicle for my 35th birthday! I think it's close between this CEN and the TEKNO MT. So glad you got one Vas!! I think you definitely did an excellent job showing us exactly what you get for your hard earned $ with this one. And lastly.. Definitely I would take this over a Plastic Maxx !!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you sir. The Reeper and the Tekno MT are very different, so it really comes down to what you want out of the RC. Good luck choosing your next RC and thank you for stopping by. ;)

[@DojCity]

As always, a detailed and technical unboxing. Well done! Can't wait to see your run video and impressions.

[@SHAYEN-cd5qw]

Another great unboxing and close look at the CEN REEPER, looking forward to watching your running video to compare it to Marks video. Thanks for sharing it with us Vas your videos are always a pleasure to watch. (Oh the green body is Freak'n Cool man)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you for stopping by Shayen, always nice to see your comments. Running videos will be up in a day or so. :)

[@stephanez8036]

thanks for the detailed unboxing, that is a good job. if you are actually interested in buying an RC, such a detailed unboxing is a great help. my 2 cents : 1/ shocks : there are no shockboots and 4mm is actually a 1/8 buggy standard now : 4mm can be weak for such a big truck. 2/ the TVP chassis misses some braces ( just like the hobao hyper MT ) 3/ it might be the only TVP truck with a center diff which is a very good thing

[@craigschofield64]

I am so happy 4 you Vas, I knew you were going to be a big rc youtube guy a long time ago....and it is awesome to see you doing well with manufacture and suppliers introducing products! And if you get tired of all those Rc's I would be happy to give some a home :-) great job my friend!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you so much Craig. You have been a such a great supporter of the channel that I think you're part of the furniture these days. LOL. Thank you for everything. :)

[@GeneralHobbies]

you have came a long way from not being able to buy new vehicles to getting new vehicles weekly aye. some damn nice work. been fun watching the channel grow and your very in depth reviews and runs

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you very much. It has been an incredible experience and look forward to what comes next. :)

[@timritchieblue]

Good video Vas, the ground clearance looks like a buggy, not a MT.

[@InTheDogHouse3DPrinting]

I go and get spray on bed liner in a can, and spray the underside of the body. It really strengthens the body without adding a lot of weight.

[@sethpettman]

Great thorough review Vas! I believe with a few small adjustments this truck will become a force to be reckoned with. Some things though do seem like a bit of a no brainer like better body posts and protection for the battery. At least the weak points are very easy/cheap to remedy :)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Exactly! Thank you very much for stopping by and really appreciate your comment.

[@Rebecca_The_Dragon]

The Forward/Reverse only setting for the ESC is there purely for J-Turns only and other trick stunts.

[@ryandorman8005]

the direct forward/reverse mode when used with higher drag brake settings is mostly used for crawler type applications

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Ok, makes sense. Thanks for the info. :)

[@nikolaschristodoulou2952]

Great unboxing review as always! Looking forward to seeing the truck hit the dirt!

[@MRCG68]

Hi :) thank's to be back you'r self and made for us this great precise and impartial unboxing ;) this is the way i discover this channel year's ago another miss is that the upper arms are the same as on the odl gst and this is exaclty the week point off this truck range have a nice week and thank's again

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you very much. I don't know this brand that much, so it's hard to point out any known weaknesses from previous models, but everything looks pretty good to me and after driving it for the first time this past weekend, I can't complain about anything on this truck as far as durability goes. It held up very well and drives much better than I gave it credit for.

[@MRCG68]

yeah ! this is what i waiting you to say :) i drive cen since more than 10 years and this inside battery is not a problem for the handling :) the drive train is much better than the savage one , i only had issue with the body post , battery tray (on hard jumping) and upper arms (in sommer ok under 10°c it's a problem ) i never break any gears and never bend chassis plate (like on my savages) or somthing i'm a great cen fan :) i'm sure you gonna love it thank's for the fast answer , wish you hours and hours off fun Many p.s the tire are very good in dirt and snow

[@jessie38supercharged]

I love how even his shirt has broken english

[@thatsmyrc]

Mark is putting the Reeper too the test also lol..Nice unboxing video. Been a sub of Mark was shocked he popped a video out Being the winner Good channel as well ;-)

[@robbosrc]

What’s marks channel

[@trullmann]

thank you for shots next to the xmaxx.

[@wolfbanger2124]

I just got mine today, i wish i would have watched this first because i prolly would have went with a different truck. There are just lil things that could have been done to make this a much "better" RC. Really enjoy your videos. I dont really BASH per say but i can be rough at times.

[@RCTanksTrucks247]

Nice one Vas! Looks impressive. Interested too see how it performs

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks Steve. Running videos out this week, so keep an eye out. ;)

[@ShenRC]

the truck looks nice ..one spot that worries me is that loooong aluminum side plate chassis it looks like it would bend it's so long.

[@noeysfastrc3291]

Great video Vas, detailed and honest opinions matter. Hope you run it soon I really want to get me one. 👍

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you very much. Running vids will be up this week.

[@HL-OOI]

Considering the price can't expect much on the servo and bodyshell..most ppl will swap out the servo eventually..for the body can just reinforce with dry wall tape..

[@thomaswoolsey2602]

Vas, you were beaten to the punch! There is a channel called Brads and Marks RC garage or something similar that showcases this vehicle along side the X-Max. What's crazy is they tested it at your alternate driving location. Looks like the X-Max handles better than the CEN based on what was shown, but I look forward to your review.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+Thomas Woolsey That's the guy that won the truck, he's my friend. We got the trucks on the same day, but I promised Chris from Hemistorm we would release our unboxing videos at the same time, so that's why I've only released mine now. Plus, it wasn't a competition to see who went first.

[@DavidDeLuge]

Maybe forward and reverse, with no brake, is for if you're using it in a boat, for example.

[@CASTRO45ACP]

We need a final review on this from you after having beat on it for a while

[@cmbscx1084]

Great Unboxing Video Vas. Lot's of useful info for potential buyers. 12kg/166oz-in servo is worse than pathetic. Really surprising?

[@killeroffroadhobbyz]

Awesome Vas your the man. Thanks for the video I'm hoping to get one of these soon maybe. Looks like the 1/8 Colossus just longer and can run 6s. I had tons of problem with my CEN Colossus it broke every time I would plug the batteries in it seemed like, Hope this one is a little better. I do think it kinda sucks to pay $650 for a truck that need work done to it though. Thanks again Vas.

[@killeroffroadhobbyz]

Got one on the way buddy should be here by Friday

[@killeroffroadhobbyz]

I will

[@killeroffroadhobbyz]

Ok so the best spot I can find after looking all over is ebay. I just ordered a ton of spear stuff for it

[@ralphmcmahan2139]

CEN loves their fast & furious wheels

[@Joes66gto]

I would like to buy this truck but I'm having problems finding the parts in the US for them or any online there's only four listings of part I can only find

[@yefroy]

Hi did they fixed the weaknes of the gear joint cup the joint cups was broke after each high jump i hade the cen colluses running on 4s

[@207esmeril]

you are #1 reviewer!!! congrats

[@philh3041]

Top unboxing Vas as always!! 👍🏻👌🏻

[@JayTeeRC]

wow!!!!!!!!!! nice Vas!!!

[@nickanulli4417]

JayTee RC hey its jaytee whats up

[@fondfarewell2]

good job vas. those mounts are definitely suspect, especially with those huge jumps you go off of. should be a brace on those from one side to the other. also wondering about those wheel hexes and aftermarket tire choices

[@AussieRCPlayground]

With 23mm hexes, there are quite a number of options in the 1/5 scale range. It won't be an issue getting aftermarket wheels & tyres for this truck.

[@MrGlassAnkles]

Would make a good mud truck with the twin vertical chassis, easy to clean

[@szabiesz5908]

nice video as always Vas! This is pretty mutch a halfprojected, halfmade truck that should've been kept as a prototype! So the "Xmaxx killer" is not even getting close... I do like how it looks, but like this, I will not buy it not even as a roller...and it is pitty...I've seen quite a potential to have an alternative for the Xmaxx...

[@AussieRCPlayground]

The running videos will disprove some of what I say in this video, it's actually an awesome truck despite it's shortcomings.

[@shawnmandavy1173]

Niiiice!!! Looks the goods Vas....as always good detailed and informative unboxing 👍🏻 its on the wish list

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you very much Shawn. :)

[@Mithun-roy-vettath]

Finally CEN REEPER Unboxing :-)

[@barharborbasher249]

👊 just got done watching Chris 👍👍 great crew brother 🙏 looks promising !! oho and far as GKA .. I'm the new guy 🍻 I talked to Greg and we will be offering a variety of new models and upgrades 💪

[@stephanez8036]

lipo height : it might not be so important to lower the lipo because it's a 7kg truck. so a 700 gr lipo doesn't meant much...

[@robbosrc]

I pulled the trigger on one yesterday anything I should do and things to loctite ect, before I run it!

[@bakermob29]

Looking forward to your review...this thing looks awesome! Saw an inbox if on RC Adventures the other day and been searching for one ever since. They have a Colossus CT on Keyshawn Designs website....I think it's the same thing. Not sure yet.

[@bakermob29]

Ok....not so excited after this video lol. Great honest overview. Glad you don't say just nice things when a company gives you an rc to review. Still may be better after you run it. We'll see.

[@bachoyboy]

great video. i just picked up a super 7 mad beast. good truck too. very similar in design. i was wondering if you can do your review on it. do a side by side comparison

[@stefandaniel2445]

I'm thinking you may want to reinforce that chassie, kind of like what you did with the hyper mt!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Until I see a need for it, I'm leaving it as it is. But you might be right...

[@jaferlastname1760]

Looks like Cen is going to make an 8s upgrade kit.

[@jaferlastname1760]

Where do I get one? Can I have the exact link?

[@Saczilla2]

Vasco reviews are always good and he always is truthful .. I think the negative things he said look true and I think cen dropped the ball on this maybe a v2 will be better

[@tonysellbjer744]

Thank you so much for reviewing Cen Reeper Vas! It's always nice to listen to your videos. Looking forward to listen and watch your future videos. I have a Intech nitro buggy that I should build on an electric. So I have little to do. What do you think about a 2150kv motor? Will it work? Best regards Tony

[@scottgedris5662]

Hi , great video very informative and love the truck , I am in the US and have the Colossus XT Version I was wondering if you have any idea where I might be able to buy The green reaper body I absolutely love it it , and almost all of my RC'S i run the green /black / white theme and it would fit so well I've searched online and maybe I'm missing something but can't find anything on it maybe you might know someone or something I don't, would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

[@rueagonvyceratops2879]

i just watched medic and one of his friend do a UN boxing of this same RC truck earlier

[@Powerpickle68]

Thourogh unbox review! I would like to see an under tray for the chassis

[@shawnmandavy1173]

Looking forward to a running vid....

[@AussieRCPlayground]

4S video is out now and the 6S vid will be out very soon. ;)

[@mwj6313]

does its shocks leak oil?

[@ajlukelepuke]

is that a hobbywing 1/8 scale motor?

[@Nickysix6]

What is the model of savox servo in this truck

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+ULTiMATE TRAXXAS MAN Doesn't say, it only says it's a 12kg servo.

[@Nickysix6]

Aussie RC Playground oh. thanks any way vas :)

[@Nickysix6]

Aussie RC Playground do you know the speed of the servo by any chance

[@sbeamers]

A++ review! Truck looks great!!

[@visvis8949]

Are you going to strengthen the chassis like you did for the hobao?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Until I see the need for it, I'm leaving it as it is.

[@Wreenz]

Hello i´m looking to upgrade my CEN GST-E and i cannot find the can size anywhere, and i really want to get the same motor size to go 4-6S. Is it 4082 or 4092?

[@Boogie_the_cat]

There's this thing called a tape measure. I think it's used to measure things. Like can length.

[@Wreenz]

@@Boogie_the_cat It was my first RC 7 years ago where the post is from.

[@lihuoryoutube2485]

Did it come with the battery

[@AussieRCPlayground]

LOL.

[@tylerjackson4168]

the rival monster truck uses that tread pattern and they are AWESOME! (they are sort of an exception)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I have the Rival and the tyres it came with are quite different. They are directional, but the pattern is very different and far more effective.

[@jammer2150]

Good straight forward info, should help a lot of people make the proper decision... thumbs up : )

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you. :)

[@timkole2002]

Whats the price

[@robbosrc]

What proline wheels can I put on this?

[@cwatson42785]

You need to change the hex out to 24mm because stock wheels are 23mm. You can order the 24mm adapters off eBay for about 50$. Then you can run duratrax, proline or what I did get some 8s outcast backflip tires. On a side note if you think that's too much work I have a set of the nice chrome American force wheels that look amazing on it I'm selling. Only ran them once.

[@wikomillones]

can i use nero body on the fazon?

[@HijazDesign]

Nope. It has a completely different body mount design.

[@dain4160]

Is this truck waterproof? Someone please let me know! Thanks!

[@jaferlastname1760]

Where can I buy one?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

NotaHipster where are you from?

[@roynelson7613]

badass man Hemistorm just got the same damn

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thanks Roy. :)

[@roynelson7613]

Welcome bro

[@daveprive8171]

Aussie RC Playground I need some help, does somebody know if the power hd 20kg servo good enough is for the arrma kraton. Or is the savox 15256tg servo much better because it is expensiver.

[@cadenlawdon4550]

did anyone else see the shock body's and notice a resemblance to a summit shock body.????

[@ryandonoghue1703]

the Colossus had a 500oz servo...why downgrade this thing?

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Not sure... maybe cost? but it could definitely do with a bigger servo.

[@Cobalt-Jester]

I've not seen one unboxing video where someone has actually paid for this truck.... They even gave DJ Medic 2 of them. lol.

[@juantabby4787]

Lee OfBacup right. Where the hell is mine

[@jdodds1023]

wow - now that ive watched this a LOT to think about......Pls tell me you might review 8sXmaxx....

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Unlikely to review the Xmaxx. It costs far too much for me to buy and Traxxas won't send out RCs to independent KZbin reviewers, like myself.

[@bennyaus32]

Cool shirt mate, great vid.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

haha. Thank you.

[@levisamaya]

how much is it ???

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Retail is $649USD

[@rc4life860]

Very nice car👍🏻

[@xboxice2005]

Nice and big,it's a savage at heart thou 😂

[@nfsfanAndrew]

ill stick to my x maxx. still a good looking truck though

[@Paul-815]

Love your shirt. Nice review.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Thank you. :)

[@RickyD1968]

nice truck but wow cost way to much.

[@qubahka77]

btw ...great review as usual Vas. please stay away from this brand. please!!! you will thank me later. unless they are willing to make changes do to your insight, i cant see it with your time or hd space (editing/ posting wise)

[@AussieRCPlayground]

After driving this truck, I was pleasantly surprised by its speed, handling and durability. I'm not sure what RC from CEN you're referring to or how long ago you had it, but this truck has impressed me a lot more than I gave it credit for in this unboxing. I'll have running videos out later this week and you can see for yourself.

[@nomusicrc]

The body posts bothered me too thanks for comparing it to an xmaxx

[@stefandaniel2445]

your shirt is epic!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Haha, thank you. :)

[@madgoatking]

You definitely don't need 8s on the Xmaxx to get good speed, I ran a Leopard 5874 motor and BL6 160a ESC on 18/50 gears and was hitting 52mph on 6s and doing standing wheelies at 1/4 throttle (50mph is all the stock tires can handle to be honest) although a simple esc and gear change on the 6s Xmaxx is really all you need to wake it up

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Well, a bit of a contradicting comment there... "You don't need 8S", but "I ran a Leopard 5874 motor and BL6 160a ESC on 18/50 gears". Traxxas deleted the 6S Xmaxx because it was terrible as it was and needed a lot more speed. That's why the 8S version is now available. Either way, you need deep pockets to get that thing moving. My friend who lent me his Xmaxx is running the same gearing as you, but with the stock motor and a Max6 ESC. He can run it on 6S which is usable speed, but on 8S is totally bonkers and too much power for a truck of this design. I think he's blown one diff so far on 6S and busted a bumper or something, but the truck has held up OK and is quite fun to drive.

[@ajlukelepuke]

good review but.....nah. I'd pick up another xxl2e, savage flux or Arrma before this truck.

[@rccarbrushlesspower4078]

Very Nice Car

[@theirishaxe9405]

looks like a stretched madbeast

[@jessie38supercharged]

John Smith stolen savage design

[@GeneralHobbies]

i see way to many issues with this truck for my taste.

[@RCTeamAustria]

nice car!

[@DocWolph]

Well that tells it all. the X-Maxx is 1/7 scale.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I thought the Xmaxx was advertised as a 1/6 scale? Either way, it's quite a bit bigger and weights a lot more.

[@DocWolph]

I believe the X-Maxx is advertised as a 1/6. But the size difference between the X-Maxx and Reeper is so small, as opposed to the HBX T6 on your shelf compared to the 1/8s, that you really can say decidedly that the X-Maxx is a 1/7. A big 1/7, but a 1/7 scale all the same.

[@jdodds1023]

I am literally unconscious on the floor right now ........ Hoping I am found by paramedics or my wife or my boy.......

[@tommyd3jr]

don't like the 23mm

[@mikoezx3945]

Also, CM Reeper can change 23mm to 17mm hex possible.

[@jessie38supercharged]

x-maxx ftw

[@peterramazottl1725]

Nice Shirt

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Cheers

[@RickyD1968]

You can get the thunder tiger k-Rock for $499 thats $150 less and its a better truck !!!

[@AussieRCPlayground]

+Ricky'D 1968 Actually, people have been buying this truck for $520 in the US, so it's not that expensive. Plus, I have both trucks and this truck drives much better. But besides that, they're in two different categories as the K-Rock is much smaller.

[@RickyD1968]

oh ok i looked it up and i seen it was going for $649 i was like thats just to much. But if you can get for 500+ then thats better.

[@scottgedris5662]

You can also email me any info at [e-mail], keep the great videos coming. Thanks

[@NYR09]

Hey Vas ! Great review... Probably my favorite so far. Very Informative. I am a RC Enthusiast and also race full scale cars and enjoy your channel very much. I also have my own business , yourgraphicsolution.com . I would love to make you a custom shirt and send it to you for one of your upcoming unboxings. Thanks ! Keep up the great work.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

Hi, wow man, that would be great. Look on the "About" tab on my channel and you'll find my email. If you're interested in doing this, you can get in contact with me there. Thanks heaps. :)

[@skirmich]

Well that is just a big ass SAVAGE XL Extended with LOSI XXL Shocks from the Factory..

[@jasonharris630]

This truck is another Genesis/Nemesis 7.7/GST 7.7, a piece of shit to say the least.

[@AussieRCPlayground]

I've not had a Genesis, but I can tell you that after driving it, this truck has definitely impressed me so far. Certainly not "a piece of shit" as you so elegantly put it. "A piece of shit" was that Mammoth Blitz knock off of the HPI Apache I had a while ago. THAT was a terrible RC and the worst I've ever had by a mile.

[@jasonharris630]

Aussie RC Playground Sorry for the languages mate, however there is no other way to describe it. The Nemesis most likely came out before you were even born (I'm being serious). The other two were merely copies with "cooler" bodies and eight shocks NOT 10 (ridiculous I know). Same body posts that stuck out two inches past the body with no body supports. Same upper links and lower arms, towers, hubs, ft/rr bottom plates, tires, wheels, etc... Just look at where the drive pins go through the stub axles to hold the 23mm adapters, the holes are too big for the diameter of the axle itself. This will surely break before bending the shaft so the thickness of the main driveshaft is irrelevant. Good review however piece of dog poo nonetheless.

[@rc-tossen3411]

lol he got the car for free so it's like a paid video and, it means it's useless

[@AussieRCPlayground]

LOL. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤦🏼‍♂️